Blog – ZenAquaria

A 10 gallon aquarium might be the most popular tank size in existence. You can think of a 10 gallon tank as the Honda Civic of aquariums—practical and widely available. The reason that 10 gallon tanks ar...

Spiderwood Aquascape (With Low Light Plants)

Kevin

Aquascaping, Planted Tank

There are only a few types of aquarium safe wood commonly used in aquascapes, and spiderwood is one of those woods. Spiderwood, also known as azalea roots or rhododendron roots, is a type of aquarium driftw...

Dragon stone aquascape with live plants.

Dragon Stone Aquascape For Betta Fish

Kevin

Aquascaping, Betta Fish, Planted Tank

If you are new to aquascaping, or new to using dragon stone in an aquascape, this article will show you, in 12 easy steps, how to create a head-turning design in a 5 gallon tank using dragon stone. I find t...

DIY Ecosphere: How to Create Your Own (And What Might Be Inside!)

Kevin

Aquarium Shrimp, Aquascaping, Jar Aquarium

What is an ecosphere? The general definition of an ecosphere is a closed planetary ecological system, consisting of all living organisms and their environment. But, in this article we are talking about a...

Albino bushynose catfish in planted tank.

Best Algae Eaters For Freshwater Aquariums (From 2-100+ Gallons)

Kevin

Algae, Aquarium Fish, Aquarium Shrimp, Aquascaping, Planted Tank

If scraping algae off your glass makes you sad, consider getting an algae eater for your aquarium. I'm not saying that your algae eater will keep your tank perfectly clean and clear of algae, but they defin...

Nano Shrimp Tank Aquascape in a Jar (No Filter, No CO2)

Kevin

Aquarium Shrimp, Aquascaping, Planted Tank

What is a nano shrimp tank? In the freshwater aquarium hobby, a nano tank typically refers to a jar, bowl, or rectangular aquarium ranging in size from 2 gallons to 10 gallons. But, the term “nano tank” ...

5 Gallon Aquascape with a Cave (No Filter, No CO2)

Kevin

Aquascaping, Planted Tank

The purpose of this article is to show you, step by step, how to create a captivating cave aquascape in a 5 gallon tank. Caves have an aura of mystery. Some common associations we humans have with caves ...

Betta Bowl Setup (Step By Step with Live Plants)

Kevin

Aquarium Shrimp, Aquascaping, Betta Fish, Planted Tank

The goal of this article is to show you how to setup a betta fish bowl that isn’t a tiny, polluted prison for your fish. Before we dive into a step by step guide to creating your own planted betta bowl, let...

Female betta and male betta fish together.

Female vs Male Betta Fish (Which is Better to Keep?)

Kevin

Aquarium Fish, Betta Fish

Betta fish (Betta splendens) have become one of the most popular aquarium fish in the world. And for good reason. Betta fish are colorful, easy to keep, and have attitude. In almost any pet store, bet...

Endler males surrounding a female in a planted tank.

12 of the Easiest Fish to Care For (#11 is surprising)

Kevin

Aquarium Fish, Aquarium Shrimp, Betta Fish

If you are new to caring for fish in an aquarium or if fish seem to die on you for no reason, you might be wondering if some aquarium fish are easier to care for than others. The answer is that certain aqu...